Tommy-Johnny game lives up to its hype
Every year, a sea of red and purple fills the stands of a college football field in observance and anticipation...
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Good news: women winning Nobel prizes
It is good to know three women won Nobel prizes this year. Donna Strickland, a Canadian, was honored with the...
Wetterling files close case, but memories of missed clues remain
The green numbers on the digital clock flip over to 10:00 a.m. Six minutes to go. More than 40 journalists...
Boys won’t be boys
Like many these days, I am filled with rage. Your rage may vary from mine, but the particular nature of...
Kids ripped from parents, then and now
The following words should remind us all of an outrage that demands immediate attention: “My mother and I were separated...
Should sheriffs be elected or appointed?
Twenty-seven men – yes, they’ve all been men – have served as Stearns County sheriff. On Nov. 6, Stearns County...
All work and no pay makes Jack a dull boy
I’m thinking of adding a third story on to my house. Since I have this column, allow me to solicit...
Rediscovering the thrill of driving at 19
This past weekend, I was able to head back home for the first time after moving into college almost a...